Wow, there are a lot of these threads lately. Do try searching as plenty of answers abound.
Yes, campral and acamprosate are the same. Technically, my experience is with the generic (acamprosate) and I would suggest it to anyone. I am 11 mo sober as of yesterday and along with other meds, under my dr's supervision, have taken campral 3x daily since I quit. I have had ZERO cravings; if this is why or part of why, amen and I will happily take it forever. Some people take it only hoping to lessen cravings and still plan/keep on drinking; I don't suggest this- IME and IMO it works BEST (like all other meds, really) if you don't drink, period.
I consider all the meds I take- Antabuse for the first 90 days, seroquel nightly for anxiety and sleep, lorazepam (attivan) daily/as needed for anxiety, lamictal (BPD-related symtpoms/original dx while still drinking)- tools in my sobriety kit.
Good luck.